Immediately available FP&A Manager

As an FP&A Manager, I spearheaded initiatives such as streamlining financial processes and significantly improving forecasting accuracy and profitability using tools like Excel, Power BI, Anaplan, and Oracle. My efforts to enhance decision-making for stakeholders led to a substantial increase in turnover and a decrease in costs, showcasing my capacity for impactful financial leadership and driving financial performance.

Recently, I solidified my expertise in strategic financial management, contributing to a significant turnaround in profitability. With a strong grasp of ESG principles and a commitment to accountability and sustainability, my goal is to provide financial solutions that are efficient and responsible, aligning with today's ethical business standards and practices.

FP&A Manager (Hybrid/Remote near Hook, Hampshire, UK)

Carnival UK (P&O Cruises & Cunard)

Recruited on an interim contract and reporting into the VP of Controlling to optimise capital planning processes and reporting, to create and implement a new forecasting tool and provide strategic support to the Board

• Achieved a $550m turnover in the UK and contributed to turning the business from a loss into a profit by building strong working relationships with P&O and Cunard and providing better quality reports
• Reduced the budget sign-off process from 12 to 4 hours by streamlining the number of items from 400 to 200, improving forecasting accuracy with better quality reports and utilising trend analysis
• Reduced report delivery time from 14 to 8 days, incorporating capital budgeting and forecasting reports by utilising Excel, PBI and SmartView, streamlining data manipulation, and eliminating unnecessary processes
• Coached and mentored a small capital accounting team, providing training and support, monitoring progress through regular check-in sessions, and implementing staff recommendations

FP&A Manager - Capital Planning

Electronic Arts (EA)

Promoted to control the $250+m media budget, overseeing financial planning and analysis for the global media department and reporting on financial performance and key metrics

• Supervised “Project Impact” achieving a 7-day time and subsequent cost saving, improving forecast accuracy by 20%, appointing a subject-matter expert team, and leading the detailed project plan
• Decreased the media spend budget by 20% by conducting historical trend analysis, performing market research, and evaluating media and marketing suppliers and their costings
• Improved forecast accuracy from +/-25% to +/-2% on the $300m Opex budget through effective business partnering with 30 media staff and utilising tools such as Excel, Power BI, Anaplan, and Oracle
• Reduced salary costs by 15% by decreasing headcount through a formal consultation process and recommending working efficiencies 
• Reduced the media agency budget with 20% by inviting 5 companies to tender, evaluating and scoring their presentations and negotiating a new 3-year contract with the successful party
• Member of the Global Green Team and several DEI Teams contributing to various ESG initiatives and promoting environmental sustainability and DEI

Global Media FP&A Manager

Promoted to lead the international financial planning and analysis, including budgeting, forecasting and modelling, as well as overseeing monthly financial reporting and accounting

• Led “Project Beacon” to initiate and implement a new automated Opex upload system in Hyperion, enhancing forecasting accuracy and efficiency to +/- 2.5%, while leading the stakeholder team	
• Increased turnover from $3.5bn to $7.5bn by providing stakeholders with financial reporting and competitor analysis to assist in decision-making while also challenging the decision-making process	
• Improved forecasting accuracy by 15% and reduced forecasting time from 14 to 12 days by implementing Hyperion, automating data uploads, and designing standardised documentation and training	
• Managed a project to enhance cashflow forecasting across multiple currencies by creating an Excel model that recalculates FX rates and incorporates supplier payment terms

International Media FP&A Manager

Promoted to oversee short- and long-term financial planning, budgeting, reporting, forecasting and variance analysis for the full Publishing P&L, while supporting the Sales and Marketing Directors

• Increased average ROI on strategic initiatives from 18% to 30% by analysing new and existing projects, conducting margin and cost analysis, performing internal benchmarking and best practice reviews	
• Spearheaded the development and implementation of an automated Opex forecasting project, saving 3 days on timing, by creating the business plan, securing executive approval, leading all UAT testing	
• Boosted the Stakeholder Satisfaction Score from 6.5 to 8 in the annual survey by delivering exceptional support to leadership earning the annual “Be Accountable” Award in 2016

Commercial FP&A Manager Marketing & Publishing

Recruited to manage financial planning and analysis for the Bright Light Development Studio which produced family games, including analysing new IP opportunities and overseeing all forecasting
	
• Collaborated with HR and executives to reduce salary costs by £7.5m through a decrease in headcount by 150 staff due to the studio closure, staggering redundancies and managing leaving conditions

FP&A Manager Bright Light Development Studio

Aspect Software

Hired to provide support to the FP&A Manager with financial analysis, budgeting, forecasting and modelling and to assist in producing the P&L and management accounts

• Reduced costs by £1m by restructuring the car allowance strategy, reviewing the existing policy, calculating the new budget, and staggering savings over 5 years

Senior Financial Analyst, International (EMEA & APAC)

ATP Oil & Gas Corporation

▪ All aspects of monthly financial controlling for Balance Sheet and P&L, including Variance analysis.

Management Accountant

BancTec

▪ Responsible for all aspects of monthly financial controlling for Balance Sheet and P&L, including Variance analysis; 
▪ Managed accounts receivable team.

Financial Accountant

C&A Service Solutions

▪ All aspects of Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable, including monthly reconciliations.

Royal Caribbean International

▪ Restructured the financial department to align with company strategy and headed the successful implementation of an innovative payments and gratuity structure;
▪ Implemented a new POS program and trained personnel;
▪ Developed and maintained a new departure process to increase efficiency of partnership with International Customs and Immigration departments;
▪ Managed a team of twelve employees;
▪ Overarching responsibility for Financial Controlling.

Financial Controller (Onboard)

Hamilton Bright BV

▪ Instructed and supported Retail Managers on marketing and promotional activities; Audit and report on Retail Marketing for Hewlett Packard and Sony Telecom.

Freelance Auditor

EXPO 2000 - Dutch Pavillion

▪ Planned daily programs for VIP groups who I then acted as a guide for;
▪ Front Office VIP duty; Administrative work and scheduling.

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Highly experienced FP&A Manager with 15+ years of progressive expertise in managing financial planning and analysis for global multi-million-dollar companies. Demonstrating hands-on expertise in enhancing budgeting and forecasting processes, delivering high-quality insights to C-Suite executives for informed decision-making and increased profitability. Known for strong problem-solving abilities and excelling in stakeholder management through effective communication, negotiation, and collaboration with executive teams. Proficient in Hyperion SmartView, PowerBI, Anaplan, Oracle, and Office 365. Skilled in quickly mastering new systems, testing forecasting tools, reconciling data, reporting, and training FP&A peers. Actively involved with ESG, sustainability, and DEI initiatives and reporting.

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